Valve Stem

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…and brass valve cores are available. The nickel-plated valve cores must be used in the aluminum valvestems of tire pressure monitoring sensors because using a standard brass valve core in an aluminum tire pressure sensor valvestem will experience galvanic corrosion and the brass valve core will…

…Services." Not all of these will necessarily apply. Valvestems are normally replaced when changing tires. Some cars may have valve mounted tire pressure monitoring sensors (TPMS). In that case, disregard the valvestem charge. You may need to have the sensors serviced, in which…

…of humidity. Always use a high quality air pressure gauge for consistent results. It is also recommended to use metal rather than rubber valvestems in the wheel, these being more resistant to high temperature. Related Links * Air Pressure for Competition Tires * Competition Tire Heat Cycling…

…as a placeholder to correctly position the wheel on the hub of the vehicle. This results in a vibration free install. These rings, along with valvestems are also included at no additional cost. What does all this mean? When you order a Tire & Wheel Package from Tire Rack, you can install it…

…recently) use the ABS system (or indirect system) to keep watch for a deflating tire, most use a battery powered sensor (based in the base of the valvestem assembly) to give the most accurate read of your tire pressure. When replacing tires or wheels and tires as a complete package, the presence of…

…the psi stays more even as the tire heats and cools with track use. The two valvestems help in exchanging ambient air for Nitrogen. One stem is used to bleed off the ambient air while nitrogen is put in the opposite stem. It's a popular look in Japan and was requested by many of Kosei's customers.…